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April 9, 2024 | Audacy

Ex–ACS director admits stealing gift cards from kids: Manhattan DA Click For More

A former executive director at the city Administration for Children's Services pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $5,000 in gift cards intended for kids, the Manhattan D.A.'s Office said Tuesday.

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April 9, 2024 | Patch

Ex-NYC Children’s Official Pleads Guilty To Stealing From Children Click For More

"Courtney Ramirez abused her taxpayer-funded role at ACS to steal gift cards intended to reward children who completed a leadership program," District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg said Tuesday. "She took advantage of her leadership position at an agency that seeks to help children facing immense challenges and used their gifts for herself."

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April 9, 2024 | New York Post

Ex-NYC Administration for Children’s Services director dodges prison after stealing Visa cards from needy kids Click For More

“Courtney Ramirez abused her taxpayer-funded role at ACS to steal gift cards intended to reward children who completed a leadership program,” Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said in a statement Tuesday.

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April 9, 2024 | Audacy

Sex offender indicted for unprovoked slashing of gay man on subway in anti-LGBTQIA+ hate crime Click For More

A Bronx man was indicted on Monday for making homophobic remarks and slashing a gay man who was riding the subway in Midtown last month.

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April 9, 2024

Manhattan D.A. Bragg, DOI Commissioner Strauber Announce Guilty Plea Of Former ACS Director For Stealing Gift Cards From Children Click For More

“Courtney Ramirez abused her taxpayer-funded role at ACS to steal gift cards intended to reward children who completed a leadership program. She took advantage of her leadership position at an agency that seeks to help children facing immense challenges and used their gifts for herself,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Alongside our partners at DOI, we will continue to root out fraud in Manhattan and make sure government officials who abuse their power will face accountability.” 

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April 8, 2024 | Gothamist

Bronx man indicted on hate crime charges in Midtown subway slashing: DA Click For More

A 46-year-old Bronx man was indicted on hate crime charges in connection with a subway slashing last month, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Monday.


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Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 weeks ago
Our Antiquities Trafficking Unit has recovered around 6,350 artifacts worth nearly $500 million and repatriated nearly 6,000 of them to 38 countries. Congratulations to Unit Chief Matthew Bogdanos for being honored in TIME for his work:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 weeks ago
NEW: Today we announced the indictment of Remington Yhap for allegedly raping a teenage patient during a therapy session after engaging in a several-months-long course of sexual misconduct. This investigation is ongoing. If you have been subjected to abuse, please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.

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Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 weeks ago
“My thoughts are with the victim who will be paralyzed for the rest of his life due to this near-fatal shooting.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of Zykil Adamson for shooting a 26-year-old man: